Wyo-Ben was founded in 1951 and remains a privately held company headquartered in Billings, Montana, USA.
Our four bentonite processing facilities are located in the Big Horn Basin region of North Central Wyoming and South Central Montana. Our employees are focused on quality and continually look for new and innovative solutions to customers’ needs in the global market.
Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest quality mineral-based technology solutions, with the highest level of service excellence to our customers; to provide opportunities for our associates and enhance the success of our organization; to add to the vitality of our community; to be responsible stewards of our environment.
CORE VALUES
- Making responsible and ethical choices,
- Providing our customers with the best quality and service,
- Protecting our environment,
- Fostering individual creativity and innovation,
- Promoting a culture of safety and well-being,
- Treating one another with respect,
- and contributing to the quality of life wherever we operate.
VISION
To be the best by providing the highest value to our customers through innovative solutions.
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Wyo-Ben Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation, Integrity, and Industry Leadership in 2026
In 2026, Wyo-Ben, Inc., a global leader in mineral-based technology solutions, will proudly celebrate its 75th anniversary, marking three-quarters of a century of innovation, growth, and commitment to customers, employees, and communities around the world.
Founded in 1951, Wyo-Ben remains a privately held company headquartered in Billings, Montana, USA—a testament to its enduring values, long-term vision, and independent spirit. What began as a regional bentonite operation has grown into a trusted global supplier serving diverse industries, while remaining deeply rooted in the communities of the Rocky Mountain region.
Throughout 2026, Wyo-Ben will commemorate this milestone with a yearlong celebration, honoring its history, recognizing the people who made it possible, and looking ahead to the future of mineral-based innovation.
Wyo-Ben’s 5th anniversary is more than a milestone—it’s a celebration of the people, principles, and partnerships that have shaped Wyo-Ben since 1951.
Wyo-Ben operates four bentonite processing facilities located in the Big Horn Basin region of North Central Wyoming and South Central Montana. Across all operations, employees are united by a shared focus on quality, service excellence, and continuous improvement—consistently seeking new and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers in the global marketplace.
Guided by a strong mission and core values, Wyo-Ben remains committed to:
- Providing the highest quality mineral-based technology solutions
- Delivering exceptional service to customers
- Creating opportunities for associates and strengthening organizational success
- Supporting and enhancing the vitality of the communities where it operates
- Acting as responsible stewards of the environment
Wyo-Ben’s core values—ethical decision-making, environmental responsibility, innovation, safety, respect, and community contribution—continue to define how the company operates and grows.
With a vision to be the best by providing the highest value to customers through innovative solutions, Wyo-Ben enters its 75th year positioned for continued leadership, driven by experience, expertise, and a forward-looking approach.
